Feb. 28—Shellie Whitmore has yet to be in a courtroom with the man accused of stabbing her father to death on a walking path in Manchester more than two years ago. The next chance to change that ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – It could be a major change in the power judges have to hold mentally incompetent criminal suspects in custody or force them to get help. That bill is a key part of the governor ...

As New Mexico lawmakers grapple with how to curb high crime rates, a court-affiliated working group has proposed legislation that would give judges more options in cases where defendants are deemed ...

SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) – We are halfway through the legislative session and a major crime package is heading to the governor’s desk after passing both the House and the Senate. The main focus of this ...

When we hear “revolving door,” we often think of violent criminals in a catch-and-release system – but perhaps it’s better used to describe the people trapped in a criminal justice system that doesn’t ...

Members of the House Judiciary Committee appear ready to support a bipartisan proposal to change the state’s criminal competency laws as part of a larger package of public safety measures. If approved ...

The New Mexico legislative session concluded with 194 bills passed out of 1,182 introduced. Successful bills included measures addressing criminal competency, firearm protection orders, and telehealth ...

Prosecutors said criminal proceedings have been suspended while he undergoes a court-ordered competency evaluation.

James Talarico speaks on immigration policy reform outside Camp East Montana EL PASO, Texas (KFOX14/CBS4) - Texas State Rep. James Talarico spoke to members of the press outside Camp East Montana ...